Switch outsold XB1 and PS4 last month in the US

Even comparing launch sales of the Switch with launch sales of XB1 and PS4 isn't a clear picture because those two systems had to compete with each other on release, while the Switch was the only new console around when it released.

Impressive or not, I'm arguing the base of the comparison itself. The Switch is a completely different type of video game system than the XB1 and PS4. The Switch does not have a competing "Switch" on the market, whereas PS4 and XB1 were released in the same month, directly competing for the same market of gamers. If the PS4 or XB1 were the only home consoles available on the market, I bet the sales would look a lot different.

The Switch is the only current gen, portable, home console. That's a huge factor to consider when comparing interest from the consumers with other consoles.

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